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Escondido Post Acute Rehab

421 E Mission Ave

3.3(112 ratings)· Escondido average: 4.5

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
180
Quality rating
CMS Five-Star for Overall and Quality Measures

What Families Think

Reviews for Escondido Post Acute Rehab are sharply mixed, with some families praising individual staff members and a smooth rehab experience, while others describe serious lapses in basic care such as unmonitored pressure sores, weight loss, and delayed communication during medical emergencies. Google and Yelp ratings reflect this split, sitting in the low-to-mid range overall.

The Good

  • Staff described as going the extra mile
  • Smooth, well-guided admission process
  • Activities Director praised for personal engagement with residents
  • Some residents successfully rehabbed and sent home

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of neglected wound and pressure sore care
  • One report of a resident not being fed or monitored properly
  • One report of family not notified for hours after aspiration event
  • One report of delayed discharge despite resident being ready to go home

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Escondido Post Acute Rehab is a senior living community in Escondido, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 3.6 out of 5 across 64 reviews.

About Escondido Post Acute Rehab

Escondido Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located in Escondido, California, serving San Diego County. The community provides 24-hour skilled nursing care along with short-term rehabilitation services for individuals recovering after surgery, illness, or injury.

The facility has been recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as a Five-Star Overall and Quality Measures facility, a rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Escondido Post Acute offers short-term and post-hospital rehabilitation services designed to support recovery in a comfortable setting. Residents are welcome to bring personal comforts from home to help make their stay more familiar, with an emphasis placed on comfort and privacy during their care.

Types of Care at Escondido Post Acute Rehab

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Escondido Post Acute Rehab

3.3overall · 112 ratings combined

3.6★ on Google (64) · 2.8★ on Yelp (48) · Yelp page ↗

Rad Nae

May 2026

via Google

The woman who greets you at the door is nice and friendly. There is a nurse there named Daisy, she is awesome. There were maybe two other people there that were worthy of being human. Otherwise, they are horrible. The don’t release patients when they are able enough to go home. My dad actually got worse there. He just needed a few days to get stronger and 12 days later he is taken to the ER because I visited and he was on his bad mumbling and rocking back and forth; if I didn’t show up, they probably wouldn’t have done anything. They did nothing to help him for an oozing infection. I absolutely do not recommend.

jenna colson

May 2026

via Google

Spoke with Ariana on the phone and had a tour with Crystal. Crystal in admission is amazing and she's made the admission process very smooth. Me and my family are happy we chose Escondido Post Acute.

Samantha Navarro

May 2026

via Google

My father recently had a wonderful experience at Escondido Past Acute. The entire staff is exceptional, and everyone goes the extra mile. I couldn’t be more grateful for finally getting my father home.

Melissa Weber

Apr 2026

via Google

My mother spent some time here November 2025 threw December 2025 after hip surgery, this place had next to no supplies in her room .When she got there she was unable to feed herself so they knew they would be doing that and to follow up with oral care to make sure there was no food left behind. She was loosing weight and extra snacks and calories was order. To top things off I walked in as she was being changed just to hear a nurse arguing with her on ( how this don't hurt and that my mom was wrong for saying so..) Um esxuse me if she said it hurt it hurt , she never complained of pain .I talked with her nurses with concerns of a bed sore and pressure sore on her foot and it went un charted for 2 Days .If you want your loved 1 to be forgotten about this is the place . There was 1 guy there who gave a dame , but he can't do it all be himself. We finally decided to bring her home and the night before she ended up in the ER do to her aspirated in the afternoon, yet No one notified us till almost 9pm . Run SKIP this place

anonymous unknown

Apr 2026

via Google

As a former resident who used to spend a lot of time in the Rose Garden smoking area, I would like to give my 5 stars to Jennifer Harper. I am truly sad that she is leaving,. She has made a big difference, and she will be greatly missed. I would also like to give another 5 stars to Kaylene Estabaya, the best Activities Director. She brought so much color and life into the facility. She always greeted us with a smile and made everyone feel welcome. Her one-on-one room visits, especially in the mornings with the newspaper, truly made our day. I miss you both so much, and I’m truly sad that you are no longer be working at EPA to share your happiness and kindness with other residents. You made such a big difference in our lives, and the place will not be the same without you. Thank you for all the joy, care, and positivity you brought every day. You will always be remembered and deeply missed.

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Government Inspection History

12 inspection visits in the last three years, 65 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 1, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2026

Dec 30, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 18, 2026

Jun 11, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 11, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 11, 2025

May 12, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 9, 2025

May 8, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 20, 2025

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 5, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 20, 2025

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2025

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2025

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2025

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2025

  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2025

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2025

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2025

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2025

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 30, 2025

Dec 24, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2025

Dec 20, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
  • Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 21, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 21, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 21, 2025

Oct 8, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 9, 2024

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 9, 2024

Jul 18, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 17, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 17, 2024

Aug 9, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 31, 2023

Feb 3, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 3, 2022

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 3, 2022

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 3, 2022

  • Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2022

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2022

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2022

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2022

  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2022

  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2022

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2022

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2022

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2022

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2022

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2022

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2022

Aug 28, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard21 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2019

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2019

  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2019

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2019

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2019

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2019

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2019

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2019

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2019

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2019

  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2019

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2019

  • Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2019

  • Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2019

  • Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2019

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2019

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2019

  • Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2019

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2019

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2019

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2019

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Escondido Post Acute Rehab offer?

Escondido Post Acute Rehab offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Escondido Post Acute Rehab located?

Escondido Post Acute Rehab is located at 421 E Mission Ave in Escondido, California.

What do families say about Escondido Post Acute Rehab?

Reviews for Escondido Post Acute Rehab are sharply mixed, with some families praising individual staff members and a smooth rehab experience, while others describe serious lapses in basic care such as unmonitored pressure sores, weight loss, and delayed communication during medical emergencies. Google and Yelp ratings reflect this split, sitting in the low-to-mid range overall.

How did Escondido Post Acute Rehab do on recent health and safety inspections?

Escondido Post Acute Rehab had 12 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 65 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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